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November 16, 2003
Character Actor of the Week
We've decided to start a new award here at the Boo-blog, known as Character Actor of the Week. Being absolutely hot for movies and TV as we are, we definitely have reached consensus that these fine folks don't get nearly enough accolades. Or maybe they do, whatever, but it's our way of giving a super high five to the homely and quasi-famous, without whom everyone would be Nicole Kidman. So without further ado...
Character Actor of the week for 11/16-11/22: Jerry Orbach
From Baby's conflicted dad in Dirty Dancing to the jovial wisecracking homicide Detective Briscoe on Law and Order, we just can't say enough about Jerry. I mean do you know any other homicide detectives who, upon seeing someone choked to death with a piece of meat, would say something like "He shoulda considered being a vegetarian."*
For some lovely Jerry-themed artwork, go here. Congratulations, Jerry.
*This is not an actual Briscoe quote, just one we thought of that coulda been. A composite, if you will.
Posted by The Twins at November 16, 2003 07:02 PM
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And don't forget, he was first and foremost a musical comedy star--he sings and dances!
Posted by: Yo Mama at November 17, 2003 02:10 AM
hmm, perhaps they should consider doing a "musical" episode of law and order!
Posted by: kat at November 17, 2003 10:43 AM
"You're not going to use the money for something _illegal_, are you?"
"Of course not, Daddy."
Boy, those were the golden days of cinema.
Posted by: Jess at November 18, 2003 10:47 AM
Orbach is the damn king! Stennieville heartily endorses this feature and especially this entry.
He put Baby in the corner, though. NOBODY does that.
Posted by: stennie at November 18, 2003 03:13 PM